Chapter 1094: Eternals Arrive (1)

Wu Yuan's sudden outburst drew exclamations of astonishment from Devil Emperor Qian Ze who was watching the battle from afar.

For the Devil Emperors like Jin Qu and Jian Long caught in the midst of the conflict, a chill went down their spines, an instinctive sense of powerlessness welling up within them.

Peak fourth-stage Overlord! Among the five stages of Overlord, the power progression through the first four stages was relatively gradual, with no vast gaps. Numbers could still make up the difference.

But from peak fourth-stage to fifth-stage, all the way to the mythical peak fifth-stage, each step of advancement was immense, with the disparity between levels growing ever larger.

After all, the power of so-called fourth and fifth-stage Overlords truly corresponded to that of eternal lifeforms.

The fourth-stage Overlord level essentially represented the threshold of eternity within the cosmic sea.

Reaching the peak fourth-stage Overlord level meant being able to rival true Perennial Eternals in the cosmic sea, and qualifying to battle Dao Pioneer Eternals in the depths of the River of Universes. At this level, one was nearly invincible whether in the Abyss or the universes.

Throughout the Abyss, there were previously only two peak fourth-stage Overlord powerhouses. Among the thirty-six universes, only a dozen or so could be considered peak fourth-stage Overlords.

As for fifth-stage Overlord? That was the stuff of legend across countless samsara cycles of heaven and earth! Even one as mighty as Overlord Yue Shan, who clearly surpassed other peak fourth-stage Overlord powerhouses, still couldn't be considered a fifth-stage Overlord.

Devil Emperors Jian Long and Jin Qu dared to join forces to hunt Wu Yuan because they felt the chances of Devil Emperor Xia possessing peak fourth-stage Overlord strength were extremely low.

The reality was that during his tens of thousands of years of secluded cultivation here, Wu Yuan had silently completed his breakthrough. When the gap in power reached a certain degree, numbers mattered very little.

"Quick! Gather here!" Devil Emperor Jian Long transmitted urgently, striving to activate his domain to restrain and suppress Wu Yuan.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Devil Emperor Jin Qu, Devil Emperor Chen Zhen and the other two body refiner Devil Emperors, along with those scattered qi refiner Devil Emperors, were all flying at full speed, rushing toward Devil Emperor Jian Long. When it came to escaping, Devil Emperor Jian Long was the fastest among them.

"Flee? Do you think you can escape?" Wu Yuan, who had just slain Devil Emperor Lan Hu with a flip of his palm, held his war saber aloft, his murderous aura surging to the heavens!

"Nine Heavens Path, I command you to split!" Wu Yuan's cold voice rang out once more.

Whoosh!

Endless dark blade rays shone forth again, as if erupting from the nine hells. The overlapping blade rays grew ever more dazzling, as if smashing open the gates of the nine heavens. As the blade rays overlapped further, it was as though an entire great universe had been completely cleaved open by Wu Yuan.

This level of power had already transcended the limits of heaven and earth, causing the group of Devil Emperors to grow increasingly fearful.

"No!" A glimmer of despair flashed through Devil Emperor Jian Long's eyes.

The blade rays sliced through spacetime.

Boom~

The spacetime prison ultimate technique that Devil Emperor Jian Long had deployed finally could no longer withstand the assault, collapsing with a thunderous crash. Spacetime trembled, but then completely returned to normal. All restrictions on space were lifted.

The shattered domain transformed into over ten streaks of light, streaking towards Devil Emperor Jian Long. These were the Xiantian artifacts under his control.

He destroyed my domain in two strikes?

Devil Emperor Jian Long fully grasped the gap between himself and his opponent.

"The domain has been blasted apart?"

"This!"

"Such devastating attack power." Those Devil Emperors grew increasingly desperate.

Even Devil Emperor Jin Qu sighed inwardly. He had fought Devil Emperor Jian Long before, and though he could pressure him, he was unable to destroy the other's domain or truly slay him.

Now, with the domain shattered, even one as mighty as Devil Emperor Jian Long faced the risk of death.

...

Cultivating two paths of eternity in tandem was indeed the correct path.

At the array’s core, Yun Yi stood in the void, a complex expression flashing across her face.

Perhaps Wu Yuan truly can surpass the Heavenly Imperator and become the mightiest sempiternal lifeform of all time.

This trace of emotion vanished as swiftly as it had appeared, and Yun Yi once again resumed her lively demeanor.

...

"I told you. If you dare to provoke me, you must be prepared to die. Wu Yuan's icy voice echoed through the endless Sector River, resounding in the depths of each Devil Emperor's spirit. "I was just pondering over how I should establish my authority in the Abyss. I'll make use of your corpses for that purpose.

"All of you, perish for me!”

Wu Yuan's cold voice brimmed with killing intent, as if carrying the mightiest of wills, reverberating through the boundless Sector River. For tens of thousands of years to come, this voice would echo throughout this realm. His power now truly began to take on the characteristics of eternity.

Boom!

Wu Yuan wielded his saber, slashing through the distant skies as he pursued Devil Emperor Jian Long.

Ten thousand times light speed, twenty thousand times light speed, thirty thousand times light speed... Wu Yuan, unleashing his full power after shattering the domain, rapidly accelerated to a terrifying speed.

The spacetime fluctuations in his path and attacks from Xiantian artifacts did not slow him down in the least.

It wasn't that Wu Yuan's body refiner self was particularly adept at speed, but rather that his strength was simply too horrifying. With raw power that could shatter techniques, he was destined to excel in all aspects.

"What?"

"So fast?" Those fleeing Devil Emperors trembled. Their flight speeds were only ten thousand times light speed, which now seemed far too slow.

He’s chasing me?

Devil Emperor Jian Long was both anxious and enraged as he fled in disarray. Among the many Devil Emperors, he was the only one besides Devil Emperor Jin Qu who could break through the ten-thousand-fold light speed limit.

His speed began to climb as well, and he managed to stay ahead of Wu Yuan for the moment.

Those who comprehended the Great Dao of Spacetime were indeed peerless when it came to fleeing and preserving their lives.

However, Wu Yuan's goal had been achieved. By pursuing Devil Emperor Jian Long first, he forced the other to flee for his life, no longer daring to rescue the other Devil Emperors.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan swung the nine Mo Yuan Sabers, and nine dazzling blade rays lit up. The blade rays merged as one, striking toward one of the Devil Emperors frantically fleeing for his life - Devil Emperor Gui Qian.

Boom~

A Xiantian artifact and several dozen top-grade Dao Instruments were instantly cleaved aside.

"No! Jian Long, Jin Qu, save me!" Devil Emperor Gui Qian howled in despair.

But there was no response.

Slash~

As the blade ray passed through, Devil Emperor Gui Qian's body was instantly annihilated, leaving only various artifacts scattered about. Quite a few storage artifacts even exploded under the impact of the blade rays.

All treasures below the level of mid-grade Dao Instruments were reduced to dust under the impact, with many high-grade Dao Instruments being no exception.

The other Devil Emperors grew increasingly panicked at this sight. They could no longer muster the courage to fight.

"It’s your turn!" Wu Yuan turned to attack the other Devil Emperors. These Devil Emperors had previously spread out at intervals to stabilize Devil Emperor Jian Long's domain array, but now deeply regretted that decision.

"Devil Emperor Jin Qu, save me!"

"Come here.” Though far slower than Wu Yuan and Devil Emperor Jian Long, Devil Emperor Jin Qu had still broken through the ten-thousand-fold light speed limit. He swiftly approached several Devil Emperors, attempting to store them inside his grotto-heaven artifact.

These Devil Emperors did not resist. If Devil Emperor Jian Long could take them away, they would definitely be able to escape. As for Devil Emperor Jin Qu? At least his chances of survival were far greater than theirs.

However, though Devil Emperor Jin Qu rescued them as quickly as he could, Wu Yuan killing efficiency outpaced it. He swung his war sabers as he flew through the void, slaying one Devil Emperor after another.

These Devil Emperors were all super powerhouses who struck fear across vast territories and ruled over countless Abyssal worlds. But facing Wu Yuan, most couldn't even withstand a single strike, with only one or two able to endure two blows.

"Devil Emperor Xia! I..."

"My treasures... We shouldn't have come..."

"Damn it!" These Devil Emperors roared in fury as they perished.

They had only sent mana bodies or ether bodies, so these Devil Emperors did not truly beg for mercy, still maintaining some pride. However, no matter how arrogant, they could not escape their fate of annihilation.

In the distant void, Devil Emperor Jian Long shook his head with a sigh.

If he had desperately occupied Wu Yuan, there might have been hope of saving one or two more Devil Emperors.

But why should he? Devil Emperor Jian Long was willing to attempt a rescue when his own life wasn't in danger, but with Wu Yuan's speed nearly matching his own, he naturally grew fearful and unwilling to take the risk.

Whoosh~

Though it seemed to unfold slowly, the vast void of the Sector River gradually returned to tranquility in fewer than ten breaths.

Of the eleven Devil Emperors, Devil Emperor Jin Qu saved only two, while the other nine were all slaughtered and killed by Wu Yuan. All their treasures were also collected by Wu Yuan.

"Jin Qu, you are indeed kindhearted, willing to risk danger to shelter them." Wu Yuan's voice was cold as he finally turned to attack Devil Emperor Jin Qu after slaying the other Devil Emperors.

𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

The gap between the two rapidly closed.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Countless blade rays appeared, their imposing might surging to the heavens as they bombarded Devil Emperor Jin Qu.

Boom!

Devil Emperor Jin Qu stood firm in the void, once again swinging nine fists that resembled fiery suns. The fists merged into one, annihilating the surrounding space.

Rumble!

Fiery fists and blade rays! The two world-shaking powerhouses once again engaged in a massive collision.

Devil Emperor Jin Qu was once more sent flying backward by Wu Yuan's strikes, but the fist technique he employed had clearly changed. He easily blocked Wu Yuan's attacks, with wave after wave of residual blade rays radiating in all directions rather than all pouring down upon him.

In truth, Devil Emperor Jin Qu's retreat was a calculated move, leveraging the surrounding spacetime to dissipate the force of the blow.

"Devil Emperor Xia, though I may not be your equal, you cannot slay me," Devil Emperor Jin Qu's voice rang out clear and confident. "Your saber technique still has flaws. It has not truly been refined to perfection."

Wu Yuan's brow furrowed slightly.

Devil Emperor Jin Qu wasn’t wrong. Though Wu Yuan could press the attack, Jin Qu was ultimately a super powerhouse who had created an eternal ultimate technique. His moves were far more profound than Wu Yuan's. Such a fourth-stage Overlord was indeed difficult to kill.

Earlier, when they had first exchanged blows, Wu Yuan thought he might have a chance to slay his opponent. But now, with Devil Emperor Jin Qu focused solely on defense, combined with his mastery of fist techniques and the protection of his Xiantian artifact armor, it was nearly impossible to kill him.

Such was the nature of combat between powerhouses. With a vast gulf in strength, life or death could be decided in the blink of an eye. But when abilities were closely matched, a victor might not be determined even after a thousand years of battle.

"Swear an Abyssal Oath that you will not enter the Sector River in Sector 11 for a million years, and I'll overlook your provocation," Wu Yuan's voice was cold as ice. "Otherwise, even if True Saint Yue Luo mobilizes other powerhouses, I will hunt you down with all my might in the future.

"You should understand that once I make another breakthrough in my saber technique, I will be able to kill you."

It was a naked threat. Yet it gave Devil Emperor Jin Qu pause. Having truly crossed blades with Wu Yuan, he knew this was truly the case.

A long moment passed.

"Very well," Devil Emperor Jin Qu said in a low voice. "I am willing to swear an oath, but you must also promise that today's grudge is settled, and you won't come after me in the future.”

"Rest assured," Wu Yuan replied coldly.

Swiftly, Devil Emperor Jin Qu and Wu Yuan each swore an Abyssal Oath. Of course, such oaths could hardly bind Wu Yuan.

Nevertheless, having one less fourth-stage Overlord as an enemy in the future was still beneficial.

After the oaths were sworn, Devil Emperor Jian Long still dared not approach, but Devil Emperor Jin Qu's expression relaxed somewhat. He called out in a loud voice, "Devil Emperor Xia, the True Saint wishes to speak with you."

"True Saint?" Wu Yuan's brow furrowed slightly.

Whoosh!

Devil Emperor Jin Qu waved his hand, and a mass of light and shadow coalesced from the void of the Sector River, forming a majestic projection of a figure.

The projected figure’s aura was very weak. Were it not for Devil Emperor Jin Qu's protection, it likely would have been annihilated instantly by the rules governing the Sector River.

"True Saint Yue Luo." Wu Yuan nodded slightly, not bothering with any formal greeting.

This was the Sector River in Sector 11. He had no fear of the other party here, True Saint or not. At such a great distance, a direct descent was impossible.

"Devil Emperor Xia, your skills are truly impressive," True Saint Yue Luo complimented with a smile, showing no trace of anger, as if the nine Devil Emperors Wu Yuan had just slain were not his subordinates.

"What is the True Saint's intent? Please speak plainly," Wu Yuan said in a low voice.

"I still wish to make a deal with you," True Saint Yue Luo said with a faint smile. "Join my forces, give me the treasure in your possession, and I can promise you protection and grant you a high-grade Xiantian artifact."